What are the advantages of Imaging Mass Cytometry?
IMC offers several advantages over traditional histological techniques. One of the key benefits is its ability to multiplex, or analyze multiple markers simultaneously. This is particularly useful for studying complex tissues where multiple cellular interactions and signaling pathways are involved. Additionally, IMC provides high-resolution images, enabling detailed analysis of tissue architecture and cellular morphology. The use of metal tags also minimizes issues related to spectral overlap, which is a common problem in fluorescence-based imaging.
